retriever
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We’ve met so many people, and since she’s a golden retriever, she loves meeting everyone.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 10, 2026
The world’s largest type of rodent, actually; a capybara can easily rival a golden retriever in size.
From Slate ● May 27, 2026
A 12-year-old Labrador retriever named Sugar was sprawled on a hardwood floor of a Brooklyn apartment.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 17, 2026
And, of course, a cute-as-a-button golden retriever who can shoot hoops as well as he can act is always going to hit the mark, he said.
From Barron's ● May 10, 2026
They had a Labrador retriever named Dolly, who looked both affectionate and stupid.
From "Far from the Tree" by Robin Benway
Researchers at the University of Cambridge have uncovered new insights into the emotional lives of dogs, helping explain why some golden retrievers are more anxious, energetic, or aggressive than others.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 7, 2026
As a superficial snob who grew up with golden retrievers that deserved Pantene commercials, I had to know: Why are we so into ugly dogs now?
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 28, 2025
If Labrador retrievers could speak, that question would likely comprise at least 40% of their thoughts.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 22, 2025
Bridget Dobinson, from Devon, decided to adopt one of the golden retrievers - Molly - after being encouraged to foster an animal by her daughter.
From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2025
I can picture all of this: three generations of laughing Theos, downing mugs of coffee and biscuits, storming out garrulously into the dawn, wearing wool hunting hats and surrounded by baleful golden retrievers.
From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse
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